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RE03 YJF

2003 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,919 mi
Last recorded103,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 730103,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YJF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,438 miles

Exhaust bracket missing, system sill supported

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,437 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,777 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,777 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,072 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,256 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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RE03 YJF is a 2003 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 103,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE03 YJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE03 YJF registered?

RE03 YJF is a 2003 BMW 730, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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